Checking The Electrolyte Level Of The Vehicle Battery - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Do not allow direct sunlight onto the vehicle battery for an extended period as the UV rays could damage the battery housing.
If the vehicle is left standing in cold conditions for a long period, protect the vehicle battery from frost. If it freezes it will be damaged.
When you start the engine after the vehicle battery has been totally discharged or after a successful jump start, you may find that system
settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as
necessary once the battery has been sufficiently charged.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Warning lamps and text messages may appear on the instrument cluster display. These warnings may also be accompanied by acoustic signals.
Lit up Possible cause/action
Fault in the alternator.
Go to a qualified workshop. Have the electrical system checked.
Switch off any electrical consumers that are not required. The vehicle battery will not be charged by the alternator
while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident and
serious injury.
Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages could lead to your vehicle being damaged.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly on the instrument cluster display as a functional check when the ignition is
switched on. They will go out after a few seconds.

Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery

Fig. 262 In the engine compartment: opening the battery cover.
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